These are the tiniest genuine seed pearls I have ever seen actually strung on a necklace. Probably one of the most feminine necklaces from that period too. These have a Georgian period 1kt gold ( marked) open metal work fancy clasp that is really well made. We think these may have been for a child or a very small neck woman. The photos dont show you how delicate and tiny they are, but if you look at the photo next to a dime you can see they must be on thread as fine as angel hair. This is the case we got them in and it is from a NY gold manufacturer. The length of these rare and beautiful pearls is 15 1/2. These are so well made that when you drape them over your wrist to show someone they hang like a silken metal chain. There are well over 900 pearls on this as well. Truly a rare piece that belongs in a museum.

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